Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 66

Thus, he recognized it immediately.

…So, Aaron went to Northspire to offer blessings for Cynthia Lynwood?

“What are you thinking about?” Aaron’s voice broke Serena’s reverie. She looked up at the man in front of her, suddenly feeling like a fool.

How could Aaron possibly have gone to Northspire for her?

“It’s nothing,” she replied.

Aaron frowned, gently clasping Serena’s hand. “Are you sure it’s nothing?”

Serena nodded slightly, her long lashes fluttering several times, then turned and headed upstairs.

Watching her slender figure retreat, Aaron knitted his brows. After a moment, he turned back to the tray and picked up the charm he had placed there.

It was meant for Serena. However, Victor had mentioned that while the charms from Harmony Temple were indeed effective, they often worked in unexpected ways. For instance, if you wished for wealth, you might end up in a car accident and receive a hefty compensation.

With a furrowed brow, Aaron pulled out a Zippo lighter and burned the charm. Once it was nothing but ashes, he looked up towards the second floor.

Serena’s bedroom door was closed, much like her heart at that moment.

After a brief hesitation, Aaron decided to head upstairs. The door wasn’t locked, and he easily pushed it open to find Serena sitting at the edge of the bed, engrossed in her tablet.

Aaron walked over, noticing she was buried in dense documents, and his frown deepened. “Still not asleep?”

In the next moment, Aaron stepped closer, his warm breath brushing Serena's cheek. “I’m done. Do you want to take a shower?”

Serena backed up, nearly pressing herself against the floor-to-ceiling window. “Yeah.”

He studied her for a moment before straightening up. Serena seized the opportunity, grabbed her clothes, and dashed into the bathroom.

With the door shut, her wildly beating heart finally calmed down.

Outside, watching Serena’s hasty retreat, Aaron allowed himself a small, knowing smile.

She still had feelings for him.